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Blue Desert Cafe

12518 state road 24, Cedar Key, FL 32625
352.543.9111
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Ranked #12 of 19 restaurants in Cedar Key
Cuisines: Vegetarian
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Dessert
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Lancashire, UK
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The Blue Desert Café was closed the first few days of our trip to Cedar Key - but its was worth waiting for - we had 2 or 3 take out meals off the main menu. All were really good. One night the beef tips were off the menu but they rang us back to let us know and we... More

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Cedar Key, Florida
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20 reviews 20 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

Mmmm!!!! The food is fantastic and well worth the wait. If you want you food faster go get fast food in chiefland. This place is all about relaxing having conversation looking at all the eclectic stuff around and then your meal. Unique eatery with a very different menu than any one else on the island. Small place with only like... More

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Evesham, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

We have just returned from this restaurant/cafe, which was recommended by a local, who said that everything was cooked fresh and you had to wait, but it was worth it. Our meal took 2 hours in total. There are only half a dozen tables and one waitress and chef, I presume the owners, Having found a table straight away, we... More

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Paisley, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

If you are not in a hurry this place is worth the wait for the delicious food. all food cooked just for your order only, not precooked. The place is charming, people drive from out of town just to eat there.

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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

My husband and I decided to eat at blue desert because they had a couple vegetarian options. I got the cheese tortellini and he got sausage with black beans and rice. The food was tasty but for $18 or so each entree was way too much in my opinion. If the portions were increased I think it would be a... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

I've dined in a lot of rural small towns, so wasn't expecting much from the food in Cedar Key as I don't like or eat seafood. However, after having had great food at other places in Cedar Key, I wondering if the same would continue, or if the trend would change. However, we were not disappointed. I had a pasta... More

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caprichick
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

The lasagna is fantastic and the atmosphere is very quirky cozy and inviting. There are lots of pasta dishes to chose from and we've eaten here at least 4 times over the years. Delicious every time.

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Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

We go at least once every time we are in Cedar Key. Great food. Just don't go if you are in a rush. But that is the charm of Cedar Key.

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Cedar Key
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39 reviews 39 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

We like to go to Blue Desert often and bring different friends and family with us to enjoy the eclectic decor and the superb food. We have not ever had a bad meal and we have had many meals at Blue Desert. You need to go with an open and fun attitude. We do not mind the sometimes hour wait... More

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tunkhannock
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26 reviews 26 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

my wife and i dined at the blue desert cafe at the recommendation of a local we that had given us good advice on other venues. this time we were disappointed. wife had crawfish etouffee and i had andouille sausage with rice and black beans, a favorite of mine. crawfish...frozen, andouille... frozen , thawed, then fried to death. we should... More

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